FEDERAL GRANTS SPECIALIST - 11102026-82680

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is hiring a Federal Grants Specialist to assist with grant activities, data analysis, and required reporting. The role supports Tennessee students, especially vulnerable subgroups, by ensuring funding and resources are allocated efficiently.

The position emphasizes grant reviews, on-site analyses, and developing procedures for compliance. In-office with some remote flexibility, it offers a structured work environment within the Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible professional grants analytic work.
• Additional graduate coursework in business administration, public administration, or related field may substitute for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year.
• Qualifying full-time professional analytic experience may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.
• Two years of increasingly responsible professional grants analytic experience with the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and rates grant proposals, recommending approval or rejection.
• Assesses administration, organization, fiscal viability and other matters related to grant recipients.
• Develops grant monitoring procedures and review guidelines for compliance.
• Monitors and reports on grants to the state and to other entities.
• Investigates complaints and develops corrective recommendations.
• Maintains complex grant spreadsheets/databases and prepares reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinates meetings to ensure project goals are met and provides statewide training.

Skills

Monitoring

Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Writing

Active Listening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer/Tablet

Fax Machine/Copy Machine

Printer/Scanner

Telephone

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/23/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,667.00 - $4,578.00

Salary (Annually) $44,004.00 - $54,936.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Education

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located in Davidson County and is in-office, with flexibility to work remotely as business needs support, pursuant to the Departments Alternative Workplace Solutions policy.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/education/career-opportunities.html

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible professional grants analytic work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in business administration, public administration, or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional analytic experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years (36 quarter hours/24 semester hours is equivalent to one year).

OR

Two years of increasingly responsible professional grants analytic experience with the State of Tennessee.

Necessary Special Qualifications: None.

Overview

The Federal Grants Specialist assists with grant activities for assigned Federal Education grants, including collating and analyzing grant data and other documentation, preparing required state and federal reports, and updating communication materials and process documentation. This work supports students across Tennessee, especially vulnerable subgroups, by ensuring they receive the funding and resources needed for success.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and rates grant proposals, recommending approval or rejection. Conducts on-site reviews and analyses of grant recipient programs and otherwise monitors program to determine compliance to pertinent federal, state, and other regulations and provisions of contracts.
• Assess adequacy of administration, organization, fiscal viability, and other pertinent matters relating to entities receiving grants.
• Develops grant monitoring procedures and processes, develops and maintains review guidelines for grant programs' compliance, and assists prospective grant recipients in fully understanding the provisions of grants and matters pertaining to the proper submission of proposals.
• Monitors and reports on grants to the state and on grants from the state to other entities.
• Investigates complaints and develops corrective recommendations for identified problems.
• Develops and/or maintains complex grant spreadsheets/databases and updates as needed. Compiles information/reports on grants and grant programs for various stakeholders.
• Coordinates and conducts project meetings to ensure program/project and/or stakeholder's goals are met.
• Develops and provides statewide training (such as, but not limited to: the grant application process, compliance training, etc.), for stakeholders.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Manages Ambiguity
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Plans and Aligns

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Clerical

Skills

• Monitoring
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Active Learning and Listening

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Auditory Attention
• Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• Computer/Tablet
• Telephone
• Fax Machine/Copy Machine
• Printer/Scanner